Irvington man arrested after he allegedly sprayed a deputy with pepper spray
IRVINGTON, Ala. (WALA) - An Irvington man was arrested after he allegedly sprayed a deputy with pepper spray during a welfare check on Monday, March 9, according to court records. Jail records show Roy Burrows, 49, was arrested on Monday, March 9 for resisting arrest, obstructing government operations, second-degree...
Federal judge tosses lawsuit against Mobile, 2 police officers in Jawan Dallas death
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Mobile and two police officers filed by the family of Jawan Dallas, who died after a 2023 arrest in Theodore. U.S. District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBose issued an order granting summary judgment in favor of...
Code Red weather: Severe storms possible tonight
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The entire NBC-15 area has been placed in a level 2 slight risk of severe storms, mainly for late tonight through the overnight. If we see severe weather, damaging winds would be the primary concern, but isolated tornadoes will also be possible. We’ll be...
Vehicle plunges into Moore Creek; I-10 westbound lane closed
Editor’s Note: Officials initially referred to the area where the vehicle plunged as Dog River. News 5 has clarified the location as Moore Creek. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are responding to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound, News 5 has learned. A vehicle has left the...
Mobile man arrested after woman injured in domestic incident, police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man accused of assaulting a woman has been arrested, according to the Mobile Police Department. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to a local hospital at about 9 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a woman with injuries. When they arrived, they learned the woman had been […]
Arrest made in Wagner Street apartment complex shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police arrested a 25-year-old man today in connection with a shooting last month that left one man injured. Joshua Adams was booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail today. He is charged with first-degree assault. The shooting happened Feb. 13 at Townhouse Square Apartments, 1966...
Beloved Elberta Sausage Festival Returns In March
The Elberta German Sausage Festival is returning to Baldwin County, showcasing its signature flavors and community spirit. Presented by Brown Helicopter, the event is one of Elberta’s most beloved local traditions, attracting thousands of visitors for a day of food, fun, and fellowship. Admission is free, and the...
Mobile is loading up on fireworks for bigger-than-usual Fourth of July celebration
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The city is going big this Fourth of July. Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said the nation’s 250th birthday demands it. The city that likes to say it was “born to celebrate” plans to up its game when it comes to pyrotechnics, and city leaders say they are working on some things they are not ready...
‘Kill Tony’ podcasters to perform at Mobile’s Saenger Theatre
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The #1 live podcast in the world is coming to a stage in Mobile. According to a news release, ‘Killers of Kill Tony’ is set to take the Saenger Theatre stage on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. The show will “feature your favorite characters doing their longer standup sets, all in […]
Maple, a shy Chihuahua‑Dachshund mix, available for adoption in Mobile
Our Pet of the Week is a one-year-old Chihuahua-Dachshund mix named Maple.
